Ellen O.

Ellen O. is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in education and people operations. Currently serving in People Operations and Program Management at Science since July 2023, Ellen previously held the position of Vice Principal at Rocketship Public Schools from March 2021 to June 2023. Prior roles include Learning and Coaching Specialist at City Year, Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellow at Leadership for Educational Equity, and Chemistry Teacher and Department Chair at Uplift Education, where notable achievements include being recognized as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. Ellen's early career features positions as an AmeriCorps Member with Teach For America and various research and assistant roles at UC Santa Barbara and UCSF. Ellen holds a Master of Science in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology with a minor in Education from UC Santa Barbara.